Warren Cowan, 87; a legendary Hollywood publicist who co-founded the famed Rogers & Cowan public relations firm and was known as an innovative pioneer of independent entertainment publicity for many of the biggest names in show business (May 14)

Cornell Capa, 90; a globe-trotting photojournalist who founded the International Center of Photography in New York (May 23)

Pat Tobin, 65; a pioneering Los Angeles publicist who helped open the public relations field to minorities and women (June 10)

Tony Schwartz, 84; helped create the infamous "daisy ad" that ran only once during the 1964 presidential race but changed political advertising forever (June 15)